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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.93, 356.07 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.93, 356.07 and 220.52 is: 331.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.93 : 356.07 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.93/356.07 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.93x = 356.07 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.93x = 78,520.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,520.56/236.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.42

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